Officials kicked off the “Be Active Montgomery!” campaign on June 8 at the South Germantown Recreation Park. The initiative, introduced by County Executive Ike Leggett and organized by Montgomery County Recreation, is designed to make residents aware that a healthier lifestyle can be achieved in incremental steps. Pictured above at the kick off are (left to right): Gabe Albornoz, Recreation director (and son); Craig Rice, Council vice president; Sharell Clifton, United Way; Mary Bradford, Montgomery Parks director; Joshua Starr, Montgomery County Public Schools superintendent; Trish Heffelfinger, Maryland Soccerplex; Kevin Dowdell, Montgomery Tennisplex; Hunter Lussi and Morgan Lussi, triathletes; Christine Brett, Montgomery Parks. See the Be Active Montgomery! website.